Facilities Tech III

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Union is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our facilities team at Union South, the south campus living room destination for students, guests, and community members. Union South includes a 350‑seat movie theater, a recreation center with bowling and billiards, a two‑story climbing wall, a 60‑room hotel, an art gallery, multiple dining venues, a pub, and a wide range of meeting spaces. In this role, you’ll work alongside skilled technicians, mechanics, and trades staff to keep this vibrant venue visitor‑ready and operating smoothly. Daily tasks can include anything from clearing clogged sinks and repairing kitchen equipment to installing flower beds, patching drywall, or troubleshooting mechanical issues. The ideal candidate brings well‑rounded building maintenance experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Come join the team that is dedicated to keeping our buildings and grounds at their best.

Requirements

• 3 years of facilities maintenance experience – detail the types of repairs you completed
• Driver’s license – valid and meets UW Risk Management Standards- Must hold at time of hire and maintain during employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience documenting repairs through a work order system
• Facility maintenance experience in a large or complex multi-use facility

Responsibilities

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
• Works special events as required for operational needs
• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed